4 Ways To Track The Progress Of Your Remote Employees

One way to ensure this is by tracking remote employee progress and time spent on a project. Here are 4 ways you can track remote employee progress without ever having to leave your desk!

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Track their hours using an app

One of the primary things that you can do to track remote employee progress is to track the hours they put in. This can be done by having them download an app, which will let you input their remote hourly rate and then automatically calculate how many hours they work based on time logs that they enter. In this case, you're tracking at-home work forces to render the number of hours expected of them, ensuring that they are online and ready to respond during this time. This means that anyone can collaborate instantly much like they would in an office setting.

Track using screenshots

Another way for remote employees to track their progress is by taking a screenshot of their work in process and submitting it to you. This lets remote employees know exactly what they should be working on at any given time, while also letting them know that you are there to help if they need anything. It's important for remote employees not only to do things when expected but also report back so that everyone is on the same page.

Track using remote time clocks

Another way to track remote employee progress is by having them use a remote work clock app that will let you know when they're working and for how long. This lets everyone know just what's expected of your remote employees, while also letting them give accurate reports about their workflow based on the remote clock app you use. One benefit of using a remote work time clock is that employees can mark when they start and stop their day, making it easier to keep track of how much time should be spent on each project or task.

Track with Google Drive

Finally, one other way to let remote employees know where they should be spending their time is by using Google Drive. With remote employees, you must use public folders to keep track of the most up-to-date files and information available for everyone. This lets remote employees know exactly what they're working on without having to ask repeatedly or wonder if anyone else has seen whatever they've created (which could be disastrous if it's been seen by the wrong person).

Check-in with them at the end of each day

You can also check in with your employees at the end of each day to see how they're feeling, what they accomplished, and if there are any issues or concerns. Remote employees are usually more productive when they have a set schedule. You can give them tasks for each day or time of the week so that their remote habits don't interfere with productivity.

Regular Meetings

Have regular team meetings where you can discuss anything that's on your mind. You can even use this time to see how remote employees are doing with their specific tasks. Team members need to meet face-to-face for effective communication and relationship building between each other, so make sure that you schedule these meetings! Even if they're only once every two weeks or once a month--it's better than nothing.

Remote employees will also want to meet with you in person or at least on Skype more frequently than their co-workers because there's a lack of understanding when it comes to remote work culture and expectations if they haven't met you in person before. Try not to schedule meetings too often though--you don't want this to take away from remote employees' time working on remote work!

Progress Reports

You can check in with remote workers by asking them to send progress reports and give you updates every week or two weeks. This will help ensure that they're staying productive and completing their tasks, but it's also a great way for remote employees to feel included and still have the opportunity to give you updates even if they can't meet up in person.

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In conclusion, remote employees have to work just as hard as those in an office setting - and you can track their progress so they know without a doubt what is expected of them. These four steps can help you retain your employees and ensure they're happy. By following these tips, you'll have a more productive and engaged workforce. You can also help keep your team happy by being flexible about their work hours and providing them with the tools they need to be successful in their role.

Micah Soto

Update 15 July 2021